A man in Isiolo has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was convicted of defiling a 15-year-old child living with a mental disability.
The conviction and sentence were secured by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) following a case heard at the Isiolo Law Courts.
The man was charged with defilement contrary to Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act. He also faced an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child.
The prosecution, led by Prosecution Counsel Justice Mugambi, presented evidence from the complainant and five other witnesses before Hon. Maureen Odhiambo.
The evidence was further supported by medical evidence presented before the court.
According to the ODPP, the court found the evidence sufficient to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt and subsequently convicted the accused.
The court sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
The ODPP said the sentence underscores its commitment to pursuing justice for vulnerable victims and holding perpetrators of sexual offences against children accountable.
The court granted the convict 14 days within which to appeal the conviction and sentence.
